Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 58
About
Elite Aircraft Services is a Cirrus Platinum Training Center located at Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA) in Sanford, NC. We offer flight training, aircraft rentals, aircraft acquisition and sales, and aircraft management services. Our all-Cirrus fleet and Cirrus Approach™ curriculum provide students with world-class training from Private Pilot through advanced ratings.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrus SR20 G3 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $190 – $770/hr | $13,400 – $53,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $60 – $230/hr | $2,425 – $9,650 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $60 – $230/hr | $1,150 – $4,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $17,000 – $68,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Elite Aircraft Services is estimated to cost $17,000 – $68,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Elite Aircraft Services operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Elite Aircraft Services does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Elite Aircraft Services's training fleet includes the Cirrus SR20 G3, Cirrus SR20 G6, Cirrus SR20 G7, Cirrus SR22 G3, Cirrus SR22 G7, and Cirrus SR22 G7+. Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for Elite Aircraft Services. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Elite Aircraft Services does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.